Property & Estates Surveyor

Mining Remediation Authority; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension with employer contribution

Annual leave

Learning & subscriptions

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

The Mining Remediation Authority is seeking a skilled property surveyor to lead on land acquisition, management and disposals, shape the Authority’s land portfolio, and support critical projects.

You will provide expert advice on leases, valuations, covenants and other property matters, manage complex transactions, and build strong partnerships with landowners and authorities in a hybrid working setup from Mansfield.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in land acquisition, management and disposals.
• Strong knowledge of leases, valuations, covenants, and related legal aspects.
• Ability to advise on long-term land strategy and value-driven decisions.
• Experience building relationships with landowners, councils and partners.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, manage, and dispose of land and property to support the Authority’s operational and strategic needs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities for the Authority’s surface property, excluding shafts and tips.
• Manage lease renewals, valuations, covenants, and property-related risks, ensuring best-value outcomes.
• Provide expert property advice to internal teams, helping to shape decisions on land use and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective property management.

Skills

Land acquisition

Land portfolio management

Leases

Valuations

Covenants

Contract compliance

Job description

About You

Are you a skilled property surveyor looking to make a real difference through your work?
Would you like to shape and manage a diverse land portfolio that underpins essential environmental and operational projects?
Ready for a role that blends land acquisition, strategic advice, and hands‑on portfolio management in a values‑driven organisation?

If so, read on...

We’re looking for a surveyor who can lead on complex property transactions, offer expert advice, and help shape and manage our land portfolio. If you recognise yourself in the points below, we’d love to hear from you:

• You bring solid experience in land acquisition, management, and disposals.
• Confident in leases, valuations, covenants, clawbacks, and the legal aspects of property.
• You offer insightful property advice and help steer long‑term land strategy.
• You know how to secure the right outcomes and deliver value in property deals.
• You build strong, productive relationships with landowners, councils, and other key partners.
• You stay on top of contracts, compliance, and statutory duties with care and accuracy.
• You’re proactive, resourceful, and confident handling complex property challenges.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a property professional to play a key role in managing the Authority’s land portfolio, supporting critical operational and environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire, manage, and dispose of land and property to support the Authority’s operational and strategic needs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities for the Authority’s surface property, excluding shafts and tips.
• Manage lease renewals, valuations, covenants, and property-related risks, ensuring best-value outcomes.
• Provide expert property advice to internal teams, helping to shape decisions on land use and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective property management.

This is your chance to make a real impact - supporting vital projects that protect communities and the environment.

We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

Role location

Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Schedule

Application closing date:27th September 2026

Sifting date:28th September 2026

Interviews: w/c 5th October 2026

(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware, and we will look at alternative dates)

Security

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

About Mining Remediation Authority

Why join us?

Make a real difference with flexibility, long‑term security and support for life outside work.

At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.

• Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future – including a pension with up to 29% employer contribution
• Time to recharge – 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
• Support through life’s big moments – generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
• Opportunities to grow – funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support you can use every day – including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits

Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us here Life page

About us

At the Mining Remediation Authority, we make a real difference to people and places across Great Britain. From managing mining hazards to protecting the environment, our work keeps communities safe. We’re also playing an exciting role in the future of energy, helping to unlock mine water heat as a sustainable source to support the UK’s net zero ambitions. Our people are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to doing the right thing for each other and for the communities we serve.

Why this matters

You’ll be joining an organisation that’s proud of the impact we make. We’re supportive, inclusive and genuinely care about delivering the right outcomes for communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover more about our work in our Business Plan

Inclusion matters to us

We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from everyone.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and those from minority ethnic backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.

If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 01623 637000 we’re here to support you.